Not to be taken literally but some mocks can give one a bit of orientation where prospects rank at least positionally.

Its a long way to draft of course but its also late in the college season already . so Id start with this one from Breer that seems to have some research in it. I think it offers some insight plus it mocks a player talked about here recently to Pats in first round..

Roquan Smith . another hot player on this board . looks like taking Haason Reddicks skyrocketting place. Players we'd like to have here and were safely off radars before the season are finding their way to 1st round(s) unfortunately. Then again, some we feared were out of reach might be available (Vita Vea, Malik Jefferson, Jaire Alexander..)..

Not to be taken literally but some mocks can give one a bit of orientation where prospects rank at least positionally.

Its a long way to draft of course but its also late in the college season already . so Id start with this one from Breer that seems to have some research in it. I think it offers some insight plus it mocks a player talked about here recently to Pats in first round..

Roquan Smith . another hot player on this board . looks like taking Haason Reddicks skyrocketting place. Players we'd like to have here and were safely off radars before the season are finding their way to 1st round(s) unfortunately. Then again, some we feared were out of reach might be available (Vita Vea, Malik Jefferson, Jaire Alexander..)..

Ive just started looking at prospects for this draft. And since the need for linebackers seems to be higher im glad you gave me some names to start with.

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There's an awful awful lot of fairly good talent in this draft. I also like Nick DeLuca, he's like a poor mans Luke Kuechly. Need to see more tape on him but I have him around late round 2- 5 it all depends how he goes.

I would like to see a heavy infusion of youth on the D. We currently have the ability to take 3 of the first 64 players selected. I'd like to see this capital invested in a edge rusher and inside linebacker. And then double dip on the D line with another young Big Ugly for the middle.

I would like to see a heavy infusion of youth on the D. We currently have the ability to take 3 of the first 64 players selected. I'd like to see this capital invested in a edge rusher and inside linebacker. And then double dip on the D line with another young Big Ugly for the middle.

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Here's how the Pats have distributed their draft picks over the last decade:

1st round: 1 O, 6 D
2nd round: 5 O, 11 D
3rd round: 8 O, 8 D

I think you could make an argument that the offense could use some love, too.

1. I. Oliver - CB - Colorado
2. D. Payne - DT - Bama
2. J. Stidham - QB - Auburn
3. TJ Edwards - LB - Wisconsin
4. Jalyn Holmes - DE - OSU - He backs up Hubbard and Lewis but plays a lot. Not a stretch to say that he would start for any other team in the country. He was a highly
regarded recruit out of HS who wasn't red-shirted and still got a lot of PT. Schiano
bragged about how good their DL depth was. And, I believe he's referring to
a kid like Holmes. #11 if you check out any of his highlights.

1. I. Oliver - CB - Colorado
2. D. Payne - DT - Bama
2. J. Stidham - QB - Auburn
3. TJ Edwards - LB - Wisconsin
4. Jalyn Holmes - DE - OSU - He backs up Hubbard and Lewis but plays a lot. Not a stretch to say that he would start for any other team in the country. He was a highly
regarded recruit out of HS who wasn't red-shirted and still got a lot of PT. Schiano
bragged about how good their DL depth was. And, I believe he's referring to
a kid like Holmes. #11 if you check out any of his highlights.

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Phillips and Samuels are definitely Patriots type players. Phillips is so disruptive at corner. He's undersized but very physical with great ball skills and return ability. He never gives up on plays, and tackles aggressively for his size. Quite a few careers TDs. Samuels is a hybrid RB/TE/WR who plays all over the field. He's a smaller, slightly less dynamic version of Hernandez, but he can also run the ball well. Good flex back.

We need a dynamic return guy so we can get our starters off kick off and punt return duty.
Bb should be able to find a good one as an udfa or a dB that can also contribute to the base defense, if we have to use a draft pick.

And man do we need linebackers!!!!

Evens of Alabama, Jackson of Texas or Edmunds of Virginia Tech would all work for us,

We need a dynamic return guy so we can get our starters off kick off and punt return duty.
Bb should be able to find a good one as an udfa or a dB that can also contribute to the base defense, if we have to use a draft pick.

And man do we need linebackers!!!!

Evens of Alabama, Jackson of Texas or Edmunds of Virginia Tech would all work for us,

1. I. Oliver - CB - Colorado
2. D. Payne - DT - Bama
2. J. Stidham - QB - Auburn
3. TJ Edwards - LB - Wisconsin
4. Jalyn Holmes - DE - OSU - He backs up Hubbard and Lewis but plays a lot. Not a stretch to say that he would start for any other team in the country. He was a highly
regarded recruit out of HS who wasn't red-shirted and still got a lot of PT. Schiano
bragged about how good their DL depth was. And, I believe he's referring to
a kid like Holmes. #11 if you check out any of his highlights.

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I would like to see Josh Allen fall but idk. I think he's talented. Hasn't had the players around him.

I can say I'm definitely happier about 1 and 2a than 2b and 3 (yeah, BB will take "ATH," but he usually does that in rounds 5 to 7, not 3).

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How is Josh Allen a 1st round draft pick? He's tall, powerful arm, can scramble a bit . . . but he can't seem to throw complete passes. Seems way too risky for a team to pick him in early in round 1 and teams drafting later in 1st round generally don't need QB's.